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Cannabis and weight loss

Diabetes really does a number on your body chemistry. I’m in the same boat as in, Pharmaceuticals don’t always have the desired effect on me either.
Eaten THC is taken into the system differently than smoked THC. Different break down. CBD doesn’t work on me either.
Oil Vape sure does!

Sorry, 1 more point.

When you’re taking THC orally it’s very easy to build up a resistance. When you’re smoking or vaping, you can change strains to avoid building up a resistance to one strain. I’m not encouraging anyone to take up smoking.
 
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mrswakka said:
Diabetes really does a number on your body chemistry. I’m in the same boat as in, Pharmaceuticals don’t always have the desired effect on me either.
Eaten THC is taken into the system differently than smoked THC. Different break down. CBD doesn’t work on me either.
Oil Vape sure does!

Sorry, 1 more point.

When you’re taking THC orally it’s very easy to build up a resistance. When you’re smoking or vaping, you can change strains to avoid building up a resistance to one strain. I’m not encouraging anyone to take up smoking.
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Nah, “off” body chemistry runs in my family. We’re all odd that way.

I would have odd side effects to medication decades before type II ever manifested itself.

Just how we are (as a family)…

Side note: my last A1C was 5.4. Lantus glugargen (insulin), farxiga and libre 2 monitor. I have 100% med coverage (ie:no deductible) so we were pretty free to try “whatever”.Medication and diet (with the libre providing real time BG feedback) has allowed me to drop from the 8/9’s to mid 5’s in three months. Its been a 12 month journey from a A1C high of 13+ to the current 5.4. Prior to that, when II manifested itself, keeping in the mid to low 6’s was pretty much controllable with min meds and diet.

Then it went all catty-whomp-ass about 2-3 years ago.

Diet (through BG monitoring) has also allowed me to drop close to 30 lbs over the last 12 months, which also has positive effects on BG levels.

We even tried that Ozempic stuff, but I couldn’t tolerate it. Started with the stomach upset, progressed to cramping and stomach “laziness” and eventually started getting physical intestinal pain. Had other odd side effects too so I just stopped taking it. Lost virtually no weight on it at all. This weight loss craze about it is just lost on me. Horrible stuff.

Took a while to find the combo that works for my system though and no guarantees it will stay that way over time with the way I build up resistance to meds. Doc tests blood and kidneys at a minimum of 3 month intervals (for A1C mainly).

Only real difference between consuming and aspirating thc is the time to reaction in your system. Inhaling is just a more direct route to the blood. Consuming means a 20-30 minute delay of effects. Either way, it’s going into the blood stream. But it’s just not for me.

YMMV….;)
 
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I've seen something similar with a friend who used weed for sleep. He lost around 20 pounds over a few months and was puzzled because he hadn’t changed much else. His doctor said everything was fine, and he felt great otherwise. I’ve read on forums that weight loss can sometimes be linked to changes in metabolism or appetite from using cannabis, but it's not always the same for everyone.

I also came across a site called Dank Geek that had some interesting insights and products related to cannabis. It’s worth checking out for info, though they don’t specifically sell weight loss solutions. My friend ended up discussing his situation with a nutritionist to rule out any diet-related issues. It might be useful for your buddy to consult with a healthcare professional too.
 
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Ongoing Cannabis studies in Canada are showing a significant correlation between regular pot use and cardiac issues. The numbers are alarming but being ongoing studies, causation has not been addressed yet.
 
Been using weed off and on for nearly 50 years.

Never have I, nor anyone I know, attributed weight loss to using weed.

As far as causing "munchies" it, it is real. It has to do with THC and ghrelin (a hormone). Look it up, I don't have sufficient typing skills to write several paragraphs to explain.

Also, THC receptors don't work the same as opioid receptors. You do not build up a physical tolerance to THC. Nor is there any physical withdrawal. It's all in your head.
 
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I'm also a cardiac patient. I can definitely "feel it" if I imbibe too much.

I have severely reduced my consumption. Typically share part of a J (like 1/2) with the wife in the evening, A couple more tokes about an hour before bed. That's it on a typical day.
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I'm a cardiac patient also. I find that certain strains cause me rhythm issues and skipped beats. I give these strains away and don't grow them again. I have some serious back issues and need something to relieve pain. I find cannabis to be the lesser of the evils for pain relief. Unfortunately there's no magic pill, and everything has the potential for harm to some degree
 
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I'm a cardiac patient also. I find that certain strains cause me rhythm issues and skipped beats. I give these strains away and don't grow them again. I have some serious back issues and need something to relieve pain. I find cannabis to be the lesser of the evils for pain relief. Unfortunately there's no magic pill, and everything has the potential for harm to some degree
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I know that alcohol is one of the substances that is common for causing afib. Lesser so but for some caffiene can be a trigger. I could see how pot could also have the same effect.
 
xXDEATH666Xx said:
I'm a cardiac patient also. I find that certain strains cause me rhythm issues and skipped beats. I give these strains away and don't grow them again. I have some serious back issues and need something to relieve pain. I find cannabis to be the lesser of the evils for pain relief. Unfortunately there's no magic pill, and everything has the potential for harm to some degree
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No A-Fib or rhythm issue, but I can feel some "tightness". Probably not good since I'm a CABG patient. It's definitely after smoking.

Survivor of a widow-maker, two years this November.

Bad back, neck, shoulders, knees, etc. I don't take any OTC or prescription anything for pain (just my cardiac meds). At least I can get a few hours sleep.

So destroy your kidneys, or your pulmonary system. No free ride at this point.

These are the "benefits" of living into Medicare age. Certainly better than the alternative with groundhog mail service.
 
I smoke pot every night to help me sleep through the pain of several medical issues. I can tell you that it does not cause weight loss.

But, I can tell you what does...

Back in February, I made a decision to cut out all food and drink products that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup. I still eat way too much fast food and junk food. I eat fast food about 8-10 times a week. (mostly Sausage Egg McMuffins with no cheese almost every day) I still drink my 3-4 Amstel lights every day. I still eat dessert every night of my life. I simply substituted water for soda and check every label at the grocery store to make sure there is no HFCS.

Down 30 pounds and it seems to be my new weight.

My dinner tonight will be 4 Amstel Light beers, 1/2 pound of pulled pork (with the fat) in BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes with milk and butter, a quarter of a fresh pineapple, and 4-6 oatmeal raisin cookies, and a fudgesicle. I will not gain an ounce, and I am 64 years old and currently sedentary due to a fractured pelvis.

I forgot to add:

Gelato Cake strain will really pump up your heartrate and your baby maker. It is like Viagra without the headache. That will probably burn some calories.
 
It’s interesting how cutting out just one thing, like HFCS, can make such a big difference. I’ve found that even small changes can have a huge impact, especially when you stick with them. Your food choices sound pretty tasty, and it’s awesome that you’ve found a balance that works for you.I had a similar experience when I needed to break through a plateau in my fitness journey. Someone suggested I try steroids to give myself a boost. It wasn’t something I jumped into lightly, but it ended up helping me reach my goals when I felt like nothing else was working.
 
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Proper "human food" is the single most crucial self-care and health care that anyone can adopt into their life. No matter the age, condition, or past practices, it is NEVER too late to change. In as little as 6-months one can have a remarkable turnaround in health.
 
jsisk said:
I smoke pot every night to help me sleep through the pain of several medical issues. I can tell you that it does not cause weight loss.

But, I can tell you what does...

Back in February, I made a decision to cut out all food and drink products that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup. I still eat way too much fast food and junk food. I eat fast food about 8-10 times a week. (mostly Sausage Egg McMuffins with no cheese almost every day) I still drink my 3-4 Amstel lights every day. I still eat dessert every night of my life. I simply substituted water for soda and check every label at the grocery store to make sure there is no HFCS.

Down 30 pounds and it seems to be my new weight.

My dinner tonight will be 4 Amstel Light beers, 1/2 pound of pulled pork (with the fat) in BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes with milk and butter, a quarter of a fresh pineapple, and 4-6 oatmeal raisin cookies, and a fudgesicle. I will not gain an ounce, and I am 64 years old and currently sedentary due to a fractured pelvis.

I forgot to add:

Gelato Cake strain will really pump up your heartrate and your baby maker. It is like Viagra without the headache. That will probably burn some calories.
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I cut out potato chips and all other "junk (snack) food" last January. As it happens...it was not so much a conscious decision as was my desire to experience a "Dry January" alcohol wise. The not drinking led to (or seemed to corelate with) not desiring the routine accompaniment of chips (cheezies, etc.). I lost about 15 pounds that month, and though I've enjoyed my regular booze regime since...I've not returned to the junk food...lost another 5 lbs... Haven't felt so physically "fit" in 20 years.
 
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I cut out potato chips and all other "junk (snack) food" last January. As it happens...it was not so much a conscious decision as was my desire to experience a "Dry January" alcohol wise. The not drinking led to (or seemed to corelate with) not desiring the routine accompaniment of chips (cheezies, etc.). I lost about 15 pounds that month, and though I've enjoyed my regular booze regime since...I've not returned to the junk food...lost another 5 lbs... Haven't felt so physically "fit" in 20 years.
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Beer is generally good for putting on weight and having to pee frequently. I drink more spirits now (bourbon). Less sugars and carbs than beer and less peeing. I also stay away from sugar in the form of candy and baked goods and limit myself to some nuts vs chips. My weight stays pretty much the same plus or minus 5#.
 
In the later part of my tenure of partaking I used to avoid eating as it would straighten me up, and that was not good economically.

On a side note it helped me while I was undergoing a chemo like treatment for 6 months, the specialist was amazed that I handled it all as well as I did, then I told her I smoked all through the treatment and then she was no longer surprised. The first two weeks of that treatment I did not smoke and it was hell, aches and pains, migraines, nausea like nobodies business. But once I was partaking all those nasty side effects vanished!

Never noticed weight gain or weight loss from smoking, but I had a slightly hyper active thyroid and that kept me lean most of my life.

I gave up drinking Ice Breaker ice coffee 5 weeks ago and have dropped 5kg.
 
BeaMurg said:
It’s interesting how cutting out just one thing, like HFCS, can make such a big difference. I’ve found that even small changes can have a huge impact, especially when you stick with them. Your food choices sound pretty tasty, and it’s awesome that you’ve found a balance that works for you.I had a similar experience when I needed to break through a plateau in my fitness journey. Someone suggested I try steroids to give myself a boost. It wasn’t something I jumped into lightly, but it ended up helping me reach my goals when I felt like nothing else was working.
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Steroids or TRT?

TRT definitely works, as long as you're not one of the ones that has a stroke or heart attack.
 
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